Shakira Height, Age, Boyfriend, Husband, Family, Biography & More

Some Lesser Known Facts About Shakira

• Shakira possesses the ability to communicate in multiple languages, as she is proficient in Spanish, English, and Portuguese.

• Shakira is a dog lover, with three adorable canines named Coquito, Chan, and Gordita.

• Wherever, Whenever achieved the status of the best-selling song in 2002. Additionally, her single Hips Don’t Lie holds the distinction of being the best-selling song of this century.

• Shakira was given the privilege of performing the official song for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, titled “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)”. The music video has surpassed one billion views on YouTube and remains one of the most-watched videos.

• With two Grammys, 26 Latin-American Grammy Awards, five MTV Music Awards, and even a Golden Globe nomination, she has accomplished an impressive list of accolades.

• Additionally, Shakira holds a Star on the renowned Hollywood Walk of Fame.

• Shakira became the first individual to achieve a remarkable milestone of 100 million followers on Facebook.

• At the tender age of four, she penned her inaugural poem.

• Since she was a little girl, she yearned for a typewriter as she observed her father effortlessly crafting tales on it. Eventually, her wish was granted at the tender age of seven, and ever since then, she has been immersed in the art of poetry.

• The song “Dark Glasses” was penned by her in response to her father’s perpetual donning of dark glasses, concealing his sorrow following her brother’s tragic motorcycle accident.

• Her passion for performing ignited when her father brought her to a restaurant, where she witnessed a mesmerizing Belly-Dance performance synchronized with the rhythmic beats of an Arabic drum.

• At the tender age of two, she was dismissed from the school choir due to her excessively powerful vibrato. However, every Friday at school, she would mesmerize her peers by showcasing her talent in Belly-Dance, presenting a fresh routine each time.

• Gerard Pique and Shakira have the same birthday.

• In her school days, Shakira earned the nickname “The Belly Dancing Girl” due to her captivating performances, which ignited a deep passion for live entertainment within her.

• At the early age of 13, Shakira began gaining recognition in her hometown as she was frequently invited to showcase her talent at various venues. It was during this time that Monica Ariza, noticing her exceptional abilities, took the initiative to reach out to Sony Executives in order to secure a lucrative deal for Shakira.

• After witnessing her performance of three songs, Sony Columbia decided to sign her.

• Sony initially provided her with a mere $100,000 for the production of her album Pies Descalzos, as they believed it would not exceed sales of 100,000 copies. However, the album surpassed all expectations and remarkably sold a staggering 5 million copies.

• A five-meter statue has already been erected in her hometown on Columbia’s Caribbean Coast, immortalizing her.

• Hips Don’t Lie achieved the top spot on the charts in 55 countries and received the highest number of radio plays, reaching a total of 9637 within a week.

• In 2008, Forbes ranked her as the top-earning female artist.

• Shakira operates the Pies Descalzos Foundation, which aims to assist underprivileged children throughout Colombia. Her father played a significant role in shaping her gratitude for life by regularly taking her to a park where orphaned children resided. From that point forward, she aspired to support these children once she achieved fame. In recognition of her efforts, she received the Humanitarian Award in 2003 for her dedication to this cause.

• At the time, her partner Antonio De La Rúa happened to be the son of the president of Argentina.

• Her IQ is 140.

• Belly Dancing was taught to her by her grandmother.

• Her love for Bollywood and its music knows no bounds.

• The International Labor Organization has recognized and bestowed upon her a prestigious medal as a symbol of honor and achievement.

• Shakira was approached by Steven Spielberg to be cast before Catherine Zeta-Jones in the movie The Mask of Zorro. However, she declined the offer due to her lack of confidence in her English skills.

• Shakira’s diss track “Out of Your League” for Gerard Pique achieved a remarkable milestone on YouTube in January 2023, amassing over 100 million views within a mere three days. Within 24 hours alone, the song was watched over 63 million times, establishing it as the most-viewed Latin song during that timeframe. Collaborating with Argentinian producer and DJ Bizarrap, Shakira crafted this four-minute pop sensation. BBC